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i think more importantly that the united states needs to get a handle on mentalillness better because it's not like your average people just doing this. it's people in have something wrong with them. >> with over 30 school shootings it's vital that we come up with a non-lethal way so have a defense system for our teachers and students. we could come -- we could have a box that is similar to a fire extinguisher box that when you open it an alarm will sound and it will go to both the -- throughout the school and the police stations. in it could be a defense system like bear spray or something as strong. with something like this the shooting in connecticut could have been stopped a lot sooner. i don't know how to prevent it. there's really no right way to do it. there's no wrong way to do it. because really anyone -- you never know you never know who somebody is or what somebody is capable of and no matter what safety precautions, things in the world still happen i would love to say there's an easy answer so no other kids would ever die in their school but that's not possible. it's not g
i think more importantly that the united states needs to get a handle on mentalillness better because it's not like your average people just doing this. it's people in have something wrong with them. >> with over 30 school shootings it's vital that we come up with a non-lethal way so have a defense system for our teachers and students. we could come -- we could have a box that is similar to a fire extinguisher box that when you open it an alarm will sound and it will go to both the --...
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they're very sparsely populated, practically empty, you might say. >> right. >> suarez: does the united states have a real interest in what goes on here and how does it express that interest without getting involved? >> it becos verydifcult. the real problem we have is to make sure that this does not become another jumping-off point for an al qaeda-like organization to attack the rest of the world. and that's the big danger. that's why the french acted. they believe that this is their version of afghanistan, in essence. in other words, the base for militant groups to use to attack the homeland. in this case metropolitan france, the french part of europe. and for the united states, of course, it's extremely important that the european integrity be kept hole. then when you okatther things that could possibly happen you look at the possible cutting off of uranium supplies and other energy supplies from this part of the world, natural gas in the case of algeria, oil in other parts of the middle east and north africa, uranium and niger, all of these things become exceptionally important and
they're very sparsely populated, practically empty, you might say. >> right. >> suarez: does the united states have a real interest in what goes on here and how does it express that interest without getting involved? >> it becos verydifcult. the real problem we have is to make sure that this does not become another jumping-off point for an al qaeda-like organization to attack the rest of the world. and that's the big danger. that's why the french acted. they believe that this...
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here are the fence adjoining a united nations' observer force outpost. u.n. officials voiced concern this month that the syrian conflict could threaten the longstanding separation line between the two countries. is. >> what we can see here is the military has strengthened the barrier. they have strengthened the gate that we see here. and the military is also introducing new technology devices to protect the border. >> warner: a reserve colonel in the israel defense forces who lives near says israel is trying to ensure that the conflict in syria doesn't threaten israel's hold on the goal and. nor the way of life of the 20,000 israelis who moved here after israel took control. many live in housing settlemen settlements. others live, as he does, on agricultural kibbutzes growing fruit and wine-producing grapes. yet the fighting has already spilled over. wind farmer and settlement leader took us to see one of his hill top wind turbines a point out his settlement across the way. >> to the east we can see the community. this is a typical community. a religious one.
here are the fence adjoining a united nations' observer force outpost. u.n. officials voiced concern this month that the syrian conflict could threaten the longstanding separation line between the two countries. is. >> what we can see here is the military has strengthened the barrier. they have strengthened the gate that we see here. and the military is also introducing new technology devices to protect the border. >> warner: a reserve colonel in the israel defense forces who lives...
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but the food and the waistlines are straight out of the united states. companies like pepsi, coca cola, and mcdonald's have become part of the local diet. junk food here is cheap and its everywhere, from the mall to the most remote villages. in cities like santa ana, junk food is leading to a very american problem-- obesity. but in the countryside, it's causing something different. we're headed into the mountains about two hours north of san salvador. out here, there's still plenty of junk food for sale, but there's little or no access to proper dental care. this mobile clinic is one of the few places to see a dentist. it's run by a local non-profit called asaprosar, which provides free health services in rural areas. dentists like jorge graniello treat children with mouths full of painful, rotting teeth. >> ( translated ): there's many cavities, there are many signs of tooth decay. there are some that are rotten down to the roots. >> reporter: dentists here say they're seeing an epidemic of tooth decay across the countryside. more than half of the smile
but the food and the waistlines are straight out of the united states. companies like pepsi, coca cola, and mcdonald's have become part of the local diet. junk food here is cheap and its everywhere, from the mall to the most remote villages. in cities like santa ana, junk food is leading to a very american problem-- obesity. but in the countryside, it's causing something different. we're headed into the mountains about two hours north of san salvador. out here, there's still plenty of junk food...
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the united nations has supported what the french are doing. and our hope is that we can work with the french to provide whatever assistance we can >> sreenivasan: france had originally said it would mainly provide support for a military intervention by mali's african neighbors. those countries have pledged thousands of troops to the campaign. 2012 was the earth's tenth warmest year on record and marked the hottest year for the contiguous united states ever. that's according to scientists at the national oceanic and atmospheric administration, which has recorded global temperatures for more than 13 decades. the u.s. had its hottest year ever but cooler weather elsewhere kept the global average from being even higher. wal-mart rolled out a plan today to hire 100,000 military veterans over the next five years. the retailing giant said it will offer a job to any honorably discharged vet in the first year after active duty. wal-mart also announced plans to buy an extra $50 billion in u.s.-made goods over the next decade. wall street labored today t
the united nations has supported what the french are doing. and our hope is that we can work with the french to provide whatever assistance we can >> sreenivasan: france had originally said it would mainly provide support for a military intervention by mali's african neighbors. those countries have pledged thousands of troops to the campaign. 2012 was the earth's tenth warmest year on record and marked the hottest year for the contiguous united states ever. that's according to scientists...
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the full faith and credit of the united states of america is not a bargaining chip. and they better choose quickly because time is running short. >> brown: congress has until march to raise the debt ceiling and prevent a government default. most republicans have insisted that with the government facing another trillion dollar deficit this year, any increase in borrowing authority must be tied to cuts in spending. the president flatly disagreed. >> i want to be clear about this. the debt ceiling is not a question of authorizing more spending. so while i'm willing to compromise and find common ground over how to reduce our deficits, america cannot afford another debate with this congress about whether or not they should pay the bills they've already racked up. >> brown: the 2011 stand-off between the president and republicans over the debt ceiling led the nation to the bryning of national default. standard and poors even lowered its rating on u.s. government bonds. today, president obama said any repeat performance would be, quote, irresponsible. >> if the goal is to m
the full faith and credit of the united states of america is not a bargaining chip. and they better choose quickly because time is running short. >> brown: congress has until march to raise the debt ceiling and prevent a government default. most republicans have insisted that with the government facing another trillion dollar deficit this year, any increase in borrowing authority must be tied to cuts in spending. the president flatly disagreed. >> i want to be clear about this. the...
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we have a lot of very, very good colleges in the united states. but we want to get the best out of our public schools. and you work harder but also, asians come here-- many asians come here way toolbox of how to survive in their own school systems and it turns out to be very applicable to our school system. that's the key tulle of the practices here-- they had to translate beautifully to our system. and the thg they copied fg preemptive tutoring. in other words,itute org not when junior or missy is already having trouble in math. it's to get ahead. to always be a state police ahead. and-- upon a step ahead. and with a trusted adult who has less pressure because this person is tiewtsorring-- ideally a small group is probably better than one on one because the positive peer pressure is great, and also the confidence of going in and see and seeing that mater a second time. they are working harder no hard. >> suarez: the immigrant advantage. i want to continue our conversation on line but thanks for being with us. >> thank you. >> brown: you can watch
we have a lot of very, very good colleges in the united states. but we want to get the best out of our public schools. and you work harder but also, asians come here-- many asians come here way toolbox of how to survive in their own school systems and it turns out to be very applicable to our school system. that's the key tulle of the practices here-- they had to translate beautifully to our system. and the thg they copied fg preemptive tutoring. in other words,itute org not when junior or...
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he was re-elected president of the united states with over a majority of the vote. with an economy that can only be described as suffering and troubled. so he understands the politics of it. he knows that it is an uphill fight. but the reality is and police officers will tell you as well, police chiefs in particular, is it is the impulsive end. and it's the idea of multideaths at a time which is what a gun can do. i mean it's not-- we have changed the culture in this country as as far as smoking has concerned. when i was a pfc, cigarettes were $2 a carton. now it's $9 for a pack of cigarettes and there is a stigma. we don't see smoking in movies any more. we don't see that same level of social acceptance. i mean i think the culture is part of it, no doubt about it. >> if i could just one on the politics, i think the ambitiousness of the proposals was politically savvy. because it will allow a lot of senators from marginal areas who are swinging in the mid thrill to say well i'm not for the assault weapons ban, that's too far. but i am for some other things. and so i
he was re-elected president of the united states with over a majority of the vote. with an economy that can only be described as suffering and troubled. so he understands the politics of it. he knows that it is an uphill fight. but the reality is and police officers will tell you as well, police chiefs in particular, is it is the impulsive end. and it's the idea of multideaths at a time which is what a gun can do. i mean it's not-- we have changed the culture in this country as as far as...
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it's also the point of departure for global support for the united stateand respect for the united states. >> brown: when he brings up climate change though through security, that's what he's talking about? >> exactly. but i do suspect as a practical matter he's going to be more preoccupied with potential strategic challenges. in the middle east, first of all and that involves a whole gambit of issues, in our relations with china, potentialfully our relations with russia and the growing problem of how do we structure an effective alliance with europe. and these the kind of issues that require a lot of patience and intelligence and a good team last points i think i now see a single team in the area of foreign affairs headed by the president. with his new choice for chief domestic advisor who happens to have been in the n.f.c. for the last four years, then with mr. don len, with mr. kerry, with mr. hagel and mr. brennan, that's a cohesive team. so now we've had two teams, a white house team and the secretary of state's team. this is now a single team. i think it going toe foced much more on
it's also the point of departure for global support for the united stateand respect for the united states. >> brown: when he brings up climate change though through security, that's what he's talking about? >> exactly. but i do suspect as a practical matter he's going to be more preoccupied with potential strategic challenges. in the middle east, first of all and that involves a whole gambit of issues, in our relations with china, potentialfully our relations with russia and the...
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hasn't attacked the united states. well, before 9/11, 2011, we hadn't been attacked on our homeland since, i guess, the war of 1812 and pearl harbor. so you can't say, well, because they haven't done something, they're not going to do it. his notnly a terrist syndicate; it is a criminal enterprise. >> ifill: the secretary also said the recent crisis at a natural gas plant in algeria is more evidence of the growing threat of a.q.i.m. islamist militants seized the site last week, and the algerian military struck back. the algerian government says at least 37 foreign hostages were killed, including three americans. clinton acknowledged many questions remain about that incident. >> let me offer our deepest condolences to theamilies of the amecansnd ll the people from many nations who were killed and injured in that recent hostage crisis. we are in close touch with the government of algeria. we stand ready to provide assistance. we are seeking to gain a fuller understanding of what took place so we can work together with al
hasn't attacked the united states. well, before 9/11, 2011, we hadn't been attacked on our homeland since, i guess, the war of 1812 and pearl harbor. so you can't say, well, because they haven't done something, they're not going to do it. his notnly a terrist syndicate; it is a criminal enterprise. >> ifill: the secretary also said the recent crisis at a natural gas plant in algeria is more evidence of the growing threat of a.q.i.m. islamist militants seized the site last week, and the...
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states an american public here in the united states. he said it before in afghanistan and actually left office and let the democratic process go forward and elections go forward and the afghan people finally since, what, the 70s are able to choose their own leader. >> brown: you brought up the question of this immunity earlier in the discussion. this would be after 2014 with what u.s. personnel, military personnel are left. did you sense that that was resolved somehow or at least just aired. >> i think it was more than aired. i think that president karzai actually said that this can be handled and we will move forward and inn discussing this and taking care of it. i can't imagine that he would backtrack on that i think i would defer total was door on this that his overall focus on protecting afghanistan sovereignty, and it doesn't extend to this issue to that extend. >> brown: waz do you think? is this a big issue there. >> actually the strategic bip that we signed with the united states moved quickly despite the complication our parlia
states an american public here in the united states. he said it before in afghanistan and actually left office and let the democratic process go forward and elections go forward and the afghan people finally since, what, the 70s are able to choose their own leader. >> brown: you brought up the question of this immunity earlier in the discussion. this would be after 2014 with what u.s. personnel, military personnel are left. did you sense that that was resolved somehow or at least just...
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so when douglas returns to the united states he's legally free. douglass loved england, ireland and scottland so much that he almost stayed there. the only reason that he deded to return to the united states is because he felt a sense of responsibility and obligation to his fellow blacks. >> douglass had fled the united states alone, a fugitive running for his life. when he left london to return home in the spring of 1847, 1400 people came to see him off. >> ifill: the first installment in "the abolitionist" series can be viewed on most pbs stations tuesday night, and continues for the next two tuesdays this month. >> woodruff: again, the major developments of the day. president obama filled out his second term national security team. he nominated former republican senator chuck hagel to be secretary of defense, and tapped counterterrorism adviser john brennan to run the c.i.a. ten major banks agreed to settle federal complaints that they foreclosed on people who should have been allowed to stay in their homes. the banks will pay more than $8 bill
so when douglas returns to the united states he's legally free. douglass loved england, ireland and scottland so much that he almost stayed there. the only reason that he deded to return to the united states is because he felt a sense of responsibility and obligation to his fellow blacks. >> douglass had fled the united states alone, a fugitive running for his life. when he left london to return home in the spring of 1847, 1400 people came to see him off. >> ifill: the first...
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. >> ladies and gentlemen, the first lady of the united states, mrs. michelle obama. >> brown: and the vice president. ♪ hail to the chief and the president himself greeted by official music (hail to the chief). and by chants from the crowd. > obaa! brown: then the ceremonies got underway. the former chair of the naacp and widow of the slain civil rights leader delivered the invocation. >> we invoke the prayers of our grandmothers who taught us to pray, "god, make me a blessing." let their spirit guide us as we claim the spirit of old. there's something within me that holds the reins. there's something within me that banishes pain. there's something within me i cannot explain, but all i know, america, there is something within. there is something within. >> brown: perhaps the most rousing moment of the day came from the brooklyn tabernacle choir singing "battle hymn of the republic." ♪ his truth i marching on ♪ marching on >> brown: and then the first oath taking as supreme court justice sonia sotomayor the first of the president's two appointmen
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it is hateful, it is harmful, incredibly harmful to the united states of america. and to somehow make people believe that it was responsible for the elimination of osama bin laden is in my view unacceptable. >> reporter: mccain and democratic senator dianne feinstein, who heads the senate intelligence committee, sent two letters to the acting c.i.a. director, demanding to know what information the agency had provided the filmmakers. at a washington, d.c. screening tuesday night, protestors dressed as detainees outside the newseum showed their objections, while inside, the filmmakers, who have said they deplore torture, told the "newshour" the dramatized account was intended to highlight an extraordinary intelligence effort. >> everybody's entitled to their opinion and there's certainly a moral complexity to that ten- year hunt but what i'm most proud of is that the film sheds light on the professionals in the intelligence community who in ten years dedicated their lives, in some cases sacrificed their lives, to this very successful operation. >> one thing, we look
it is hateful, it is harmful, incredibly harmful to the united states of america. and to somehow make people believe that it was responsible for the elimination of osama bin laden is in my view unacceptable. >> reporter: mccain and democratic senator dianne feinstein, who heads the senate intelligence committee, sent two letters to the acting c.i.a. director, demanding to know what information the agency had provided the filmmakers. at a washington, d.c. screening tuesday night,...
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and 2012 was the third worst year on record for wildfires in the southwestern united states. in our science wednesday report, meet a climatologist who says the two extreme phenomena could be related. plus, what's so funny about monetary policy? on making sense, find the final installment of our humor and economics series. all that and more is on our website newshour.pbs.org. gwen? >> ifill: and that's the "newshour" for tonight. on thursday, we'll talk with former vice president al gore about his new book "the future" and much more. i'm gwen ifill. >> brown: and i'm jeffrey brown. we'll see you online and again here tomorrow evening. thank you and good night. >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by: ♪ ♪ moving our economy for 160 years. bnsf, the engine that connects us. >> and with the ongoing support of these institutions and foundations. and... >>his ograwas de possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. and by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. captioning sponsored by macneil/lehrer productions captioned by
and 2012 was the third worst year on record for wildfires in the southwestern united states. in our science wednesday report, meet a climatologist who says the two extreme phenomena could be related. plus, what's so funny about monetary policy? on making sense, find the final installment of our humor and economics series. all that and more is on our website newshour.pbs.org. gwen? >> ifill: and that's the "newshour" for tonight. on thursday, we'll talk with former vice president...
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citizens united in the mix. we also at the same time have these operatives who run these groups, have become very good at setting them up with nothing to do this year. so it's kind of a perfect storm >> woodruff: you also talked to them, jim, i saw in your reporting. for all the money that was spent against president obama last year, that was a campaign that wasn't successful. you talked to them about that and about why they think it's worth theirñr money this time. >> first of all in the case of sheldon addalson he told the wall street journal a few weeks ago easy come easy go basically. i'm in the gambling busy and you lose sometimes. for him, this is chump change. he probably didn't even notice the $100 million or so that he reportedly spent out of his bank account. but others like fosterreesho is a big investor out of the west he wants to keep spending. he believes what he believes. they do know that they lost and didn't get what they wanted for their money so they're going to think about tactics going forw
citizens united in the mix. we also at the same time have these operatives who run these groups, have become very good at setting them up with nothing to do this year. so it's kind of a perfect storm >> woodruff: you also talked to them, jim, i saw in your reporting. for all the money that was spent against president obama last year, that was a campaign that wasn't successful. you talked to them about that and about why they think it's worth theirñr money this time. >> first of all...
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she's president of americans united for life. and nancy keenan, outgoing president of naral pro-choice america. wcome to you both. so, 40 years later, is roe versus wade still relevant? >> absolutely. and i think because the whole issue around whether individual women make their decision with their family, their doctor, their god or whether politicians as the governor or state legislator is absolutely relevant. it is something we all have to be vigilant around in protecting this very basic freedom for women. >> ifill: charmaine yoest is the fight playing out in the federal level or is it moved on? >> it's really moved on. the day after roe, abortion policy will be governed by the state closer to the people where it belongs. over the last two years americans for life legal team has been involved in seeing the passage of 50 bills that are limiting abortion in ways that the american people see as very common sense. parental consent, informed consent, clinic regulations. there's a lot going on at the state level that is exciting and
she's president of americans united for life. and nancy keenan, outgoing president of naral pro-choice america. wcome to you both. so, 40 years later, is roe versus wade still relevant? >> absolutely. and i think because the whole issue around whether individual women make their decision with their family, their doctor, their god or whether politicians as the governor or state legislator is absolutely relevant. it is something we all have to be vigilant around in protecting this very...
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. >> woodruff: the renewed concern over mass shootings in the united states-- and how to prevent them-- was highlighted day in events ranging from an anniversary appe to colorado cot hearing. the day began with solemn remembrance of an attack that left a lawmaker gravely wounded. . bells tolled across tucson, arizona, this morning in ceremonies broadcast on local t.v. the ringing two years to the day after a gunman opened fire at an outdoor political event for then congresswoman gabrielle giffords six people were killed and gabrile giffords was shotn the head. she later left congress to focus on her recovery. the gunman, jared lee loughner, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to life in prison. now, in the wake of the latest mass shooting in newtown, connecticut, giffords and her husband, mark kelly, have opened a new campaign against gun violence. they appeared today in an interview with diane sawyer of abc news. >> i have a gun. gabby and i are both gun owners. we are strong supporters of the second amendment. but we've got to do something to keephe guns from getting in the wrong hands
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this is the nation's capitol of the united states of america. we shouldn't have the worst school system. we should have the best. >> are you ready? all right. >> almost everyone expected fenty to choose a seasoned veteran to turn the schools around, but he chose a virtual unknown. >> good mornin >> rhee began by introducing herself to students... >> i'm excited to be here today. >> ...and teachers, giving them a glimpse of her forthright style. >> i am michelle rhee. i am the new chancellor of the dc public schools. and just in case there was any confusion, i am in fact korean, i am 37 years old, and, no, i have never run a school district before. >> although rhee had never run a school district, she had worked in school reform for ten years, and warned fenty that sweeping change could politically costly. >> i said,you are a politician. "your job is to keep the noise minimums to a level and to keep your constituents happy." i said, "i am a change agent. "and change doesn't come without significant pushback and opposition." >> the person who says
this is the nation's capitol of the united states of america. we shouldn't have the worst school system. we should have the best. >> are you ready? all right. >> almost everyone expected fenty to choose a seasoned veteran to turn the schools around, but he chose a virtual unknown. >> good mornin >> rhee began by introducing herself to students... >> i'm excited to be here today. >> ...and teachers, giving them a glimpse of her forthright style. >> i am...
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there were fights from start to finish about whether torture was something appropriate for the united states to get involved in. it's not just whether it worked but it was whether we could do better and whether it was illegal and wrong. and not a whiff of that is in this movie. so i felt by missing it, it missed the real drama of that period. >> brown: you wrote "the criticism is unfair, torture may be morally wrong and not the best try obtain informaon but detainees but it played a role in america's messy decade-long pursuit of osama bin laden and zero dark thirty is right to portray that." explain. >> well, i think it is a feature film that tries to present the story in broad strokes and it shows-- i think appropriately-- that our early efforts to find bin laden and the other al qaeda leaders involved in the use of these interrogation methods. however the film itself, i don't think, is either pro-torture nor anti-torture. i think it just presents the story as it happened and in fact the early more graphic scene shows torture to be both repellant and futile. >> well, jane, this gets
there were fights from start to finish about whether torture was something appropriate for the united states to get involved in. it's not just whether it worked but it was whether we could do better and whether it was illegal and wrong. and not a whiff of that is in this movie. so i felt by missing it, it missed the real drama of that period. >> brown: you wrote "the criticism is unfair, torture may be morally wrong and not the best try obtain informaon but detainees but it played a...
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it em sos like it's been intensified even as the united states talks about delivering nonlethal aid to both civilians and the fighters themselves. how do you explain that? >> i think that there was some expectation when the opposition reformed itself into a new group. when the military, the rebels reformed themselves into a more coherent group. that that would somehow pay off for them. that there would be some, more weapons delivered, maybe some pore aid that will come directly through the opposition movement, to bolster their position inside the country. so far that hasn't happened. and that's been particularly a bitter pill for the rebels to swallow. in fact, when i left istanbul many of the rebel commanders were complaining that the arms had actually slowed down to almost a full stop. and what they are fighting with is what they can amass by taking over military bases inside syria. they are depending on themselves. they had expected more support, after they did what the international community asked them to do which is come together in more coherent groups. >> suarez: as weapons per
it em sos like it's been intensified even as the united states talks about delivering nonlethal aid to both civilians and the fighters themselves. how do you explain that? >> i think that there was some expectation when the opposition reformed itself into a new group. when the military, the rebels reformed themselves into a more coherent group. that that would somehow pay off for them. that there would be some, more weapons delivered, maybe some pore aid that will come directly through...
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you had a bipartisan compromise vote in the united states senate. 89 out of 100 senators, republicans and democrats together for the good of the country and to avoid the fiscal cliff, passing this agreement. now you have the situation in the house right now where we the democrats have asked for an up- or-down vote on that bipartisan compromise bill, and so far the word we're getting is we're not going to have that opportunity. that is a clear signal that republicans in the house are taking us right over the fiscal cliff. i wished the entire republican caucus was as reasonable as the colleague of mine and friend who is standing right next to me who is a very conservative republican, but a very practical common sense republican. if his colleagues would listen to him, we would be in decent shape here. right now the problem in the republican caucus and the house is compromise has become a dirty word. as you indicated, there are things in this bill that i don't like. there are things in this bill that i don't like. but i recognize that none of us get to have things 100% of our way. and the
you had a bipartisan compromise vote in the united states senate. 89 out of 100 senators, republicans and democrats together for the good of the country and to avoid the fiscal cliff, passing this agreement. now you have the situation in the house right now where we the democrats have asked for an up- or-down vote on that bipartisan compromise bill, and so far the word we're getting is we're not going to have that opportunity. that is a clear signal that republicans in the house are taking us...
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we had the lowest number of flu cases in the united states for years and years, so flu has come back, and it'someackarly and a bitwith a vengeae. it's all over the country, and as you have said, in some cities, it's causing a lot of illness. >> well, let me talk about this matter of degree with you a little more dr. schaffner. is it a matter that it's coming -- it's coming earlier but are the symptoms more receiver? >> well it has come earlier gwen and it's caused prominently by an influenza strain that usually cause's bit more severe illness. so there are a lot of people going to the emergency room and calling up their doctors and complaining about inessnd oughing. >> dr. morita, let's talk about chicago in particular. what are you seeing there? how hard is it hitting? >> in chicago we have numerous symptoms to track it. we are looking at emergency room visits due to influenza and intensive care unit hospitalizations and pediatric deaths, and early in december we started to see that rise in influenza activity and we actually have had many intensive care users and hospitalizations rep
we had the lowest number of flu cases in the united states for years and years, so flu has come back, and it'someackarly and a bitwith a vengeae. it's all over the country, and as you have said, in some cities, it's causing a lot of illness. >> well, let me talk about this matter of degree with you a little more dr. schaffner. is it a matter that it's coming -- it's coming earlier but are the symptoms more receiver? >> well it has come earlier gwen and it's caused prominently by an...
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soldiers in units fighting further north say the islamist fighters are well-armed and many of them very young. in the gendarmery in sevare, an officer brought out a 16-year- old he said had been captured near douentza, a town the jihadists had occupied until last week. the boy said he'd just been looking for work. >> ( translated ): they gave us clothes and shoes. we syed wi them, cooking for them. after a few days, one team of mutra hadeem went out to fight, but we stayed to cook for the others. >> reporter: he seemed bewildered. "i never carried a weapon," he said, "and my friend and i ran away when the fighting started." >> ( translated ): when the mutra hadeem left to give food to their colleagues at the checkpoints, we realized that we had to leave. when we were walking, we came face to face with a patrol of the malian army. they started asking us questions. when they realized that we stayed with the mutra hadeems, they took us with them to gendarmery to find out more abo us. >> reporter: on a barren wasteland across town, a sign that both sides in this war can be cruel. and civili
soldiers in units fighting further north say the islamist fighters are well-armed and many of them very young. in the gendarmery in sevare, an officer brought out a 16-year- old he said had been captured near douentza, a town the jihadists had occupied until last week. the boy said he'd just been looking for work. >> ( translated ): they gave us clothes and shoes. we syed wi them, cooking for them. after a few days, one team of mutra hadeem went out to fight, but we stayed to cook for the...
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this is not what we're used to in the united states. it is almost as though there is no need for god, no need for religion and justice in politics, so there is supposed to be a separation of church and state over here. we can't have a separation of state and morality. songs like "dreamer," it is the same thing. tavis: it is a rare thing to hear prince open up on those visits. we have been grateful for those visits. we leave you with another memorable moment in 2004. he wanted to reunite with former revolution band member wendy malvoin for a special performance. this was an unexpected surprise. as we closed out that show, we will tonight with a performance by prince and wendy malvoin, an acoustic version of the song "reflection." as always, keep the faith. ♪ the glasso catch before it falls ♪ can you turn on the stereo ♪ ♪ i want to play those songs, it's about love ♪ water theemember to plants today ♪ , too busy busy looking at you ♪ ♪ oh baby whens nice to know that bodies wear out ♪ ♪ we can get another ♪ ♪ wha
this is not what we're used to in the united states. it is almost as though there is no need for god, no need for religion and justice in politics, so there is supposed to be a separation of church and state over here. we can't have a separation of state and morality. songs like "dreamer," it is the same thing. tavis: it is a rare thing to hear prince open up on those visits. we have been grateful for those visits. we leave you with another memorable moment in 2004. he wanted to...
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>> that somewhere else luckily happened to be the united states. tavis: where? >> i got a visa from the university of new mexico. i flew with a dollars in traveler's checks in my pocket. when i landed, i was $5 short for my ticket. an american man behind me gave the $5. that was my first impression of america. that people are generous and helpful here. tavis: the extra $5 got you to new mexico. >> right. tavis: but when you get here, your english is not so good. >> yes, i tried to learn more, but i could not remember anything. tavis: so you soldiered to new mexico. it is one thing when you do not have any money, but you cannot speak the language. when you get to new mexico, how do you navigate your way through? how do you make this work? >> all right, first, i studied english as a second language. the connections to the homeland, i knew i could not go back. i knew i had to stay here. i stayed with my english teacher so that i could learn more english quickly, and then i observed that my english teacher could not find a job with a ph.d. in literature. tavis: that
>> that somewhere else luckily happened to be the united states. tavis: where? >> i got a visa from the university of new mexico. i flew with a dollars in traveler's checks in my pocket. when i landed, i was $5 short for my ticket. an american man behind me gave the $5. that was my first impression of america. that people are generous and helpful here. tavis: the extra $5 got you to new mexico. >> right. tavis: but when you get here, your english is not so good. >> yes,...
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the united states recognizes them for the first time in 20 years pillar in -- 20 years. lance armstrong has been stripped of his mettle. the committee acted after the governing body found him guilty of systematic doping and stripped them of seven wins. there is speculation as to whether he will lead men to open or apologize. extremists are gaining ground militarily and they're also winning popular support. it has become increasingly powerful. the free syrian army is living in kidnapping. they met one of the leaders of the front and found this exclusive report. >> they are waiting for bread. eight hours. nothing is more emblematic of what they have captured, and everyone knows the reason. it is the free syrian army fighters that have eluded the supply. >> we have no bread, and no fuel, no power. she goes on to tell me that we used to live like kings. now the strong devour the week. there is an atmosphere of insecurity. there are kidnappings. support is slipping away in the free army. these men are the beneficiaries. for many in aleppo, they are saviors. to the united stat
the united states recognizes them for the first time in 20 years pillar in -- 20 years. lance armstrong has been stripped of his mettle. the committee acted after the governing body found him guilty of systematic doping and stripped them of seven wins. there is speculation as to whether he will lead men to open or apologize. extremists are gaining ground militarily and they're also winning popular support. it has become increasingly powerful. the free syrian army is living in kidnapping. they...
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special because she wanted to help alleviate the symptoms of the leading cause of disability in the united states. but i think the tendency is when you feel pain, do nothing. but the fact is, you need to move. and i'm telling you, the best way to move is go to that phone, get off the couch, make a wonderful membership pledge of $60, and we will send you the dvd. this dvd includes the broadcast show you just saw. but what you will love is it also includes 95 minutes of home workouts. there are three varieties of poses that you'll see. you can do it standing, you can do it seated, and you can also do it just holding onto a chair. you will love this. trust me-- a few sessions and it will dramatically change your life. so go to that phone, make a pledge right now, and we're going back over to anne. >> thanks, laurie. pbs helps you follow your individual passions, like the people in the yoga for arthritis program that you've just seen. we offer ideas, models, advice and practical guidance to help you discover your place in life. you can explore the really big issues, like identity and religion,
special because she wanted to help alleviate the symptoms of the leading cause of disability in the united states. but i think the tendency is when you feel pain, do nothing. but the fact is, you need to move. and i'm telling you, the best way to move is go to that phone, get off the couch, make a wonderful membership pledge of $60, and we will send you the dvd. this dvd includes the broadcast show you just saw. but what you will love is it also includes 95 minutes of home workouts. there are...
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if the united states, germany, japan and the united kingdom all cut spending at the same time, they'll all have less money to spend buying goods from each other. >> and then all of our tax revenues decline because economies are slower then nobody is meeting their budget targets and then somebody else says, "oh well, i better tighten up further and then the cycle starts over again. and the point is we do have to pay our bills eventually, but all of us doing it too fast makes it harder for each one of us to pay our bills. and so you need some kind of coordination to keep from making life harder. >> reporter: but if he's confirmed by the senate, lew's first crisis will be finding a way to work with republicans in congress to raise the nation's debt ceiling. if he can survive that battle, global financial fights will probably seem pretty easy. darren gersh, "n.b.r.," washington. >> susie: also in washington today, new rules to protect consumers from risky home loans. the consumer financial protection bureau says the rules make sure home buyers understand exactly what they're getting into,
if the united states, germany, japan and the united kingdom all cut spending at the same time, they'll all have less money to spend buying goods from each other. >> and then all of our tax revenues decline because economies are slower then nobody is meeting their budget targets and then somebody else says, "oh well, i better tighten up further and then the cycle starts over again. and the point is we do have to pay our bills eventually, but all of us doing it too fast makes it harder...
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when we from today he will be sworn in for his second term as president of these united states. we're glad you joined us on the 10th anniversary of this program, a look back at our conversations with barack obama coming up right now. >> there is a saying that dr. king had that said there is right thing. i just try to live my life every day by doing the right thing. we know that we are only halfway to completely eliminate hunger, walmart committed $2 billion to fighting hunger in the u.s. stamp hunger out. >> and by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. >> barack obama was a little- known state senator from an aillinois. the third african-american in the u.s. senate. i spoke to him after his great victory in illinois at a time when most people knew him as a skinny kid with a funny name from the south side of chicago. the phrase you have been accustomed to using, the skinny kid with a funny name from the south side of chicago. beyond that issue, how did you get beyond getting beyonpeople o vote for a guy whose name they could not renounce? >> they sti
when we from today he will be sworn in for his second term as president of these united states. we're glad you joined us on the 10th anniversary of this program, a look back at our conversations with barack obama coming up right now. >> there is a saying that dr. king had that said there is right thing. i just try to live my life every day by doing the right thing. we know that we are only halfway to completely eliminate hunger, walmart committed $2 billion to fighting hunger in the u.s....
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>> the organization is not threatening the united states proper, but it is threatening united states interests, and we are seeing there are u.s. citizens being held hostage along with international friends, so the interests are something we will protect. i think it is good to see the european union take a lead on operations like this, because it is closer. >> can an organization like out how kind of threats and -- wipe out al quaeda threat in the region? >> we are never going to wipe it out. the question is if we can keep it out a localized threat. that is the best we can do. >> president obama is proposing the most radical change to america's gun laws in two decades and putting them in- house coalition course. mr. obama said this is the time to act, but the gun lobby organization the nra dismissed the plan as an attack on firearms. mark has the story. >> the massacre of these 26 innocencts has changed the mood of the nation according to the president. youngsters urged him to change the law. he needs to bring the heart strings of his country to challenge gun culture. >> americans fro
>> the organization is not threatening the united states proper, but it is threatening united states interests, and we are seeing there are u.s. citizens being held hostage along with international friends, so the interests are something we will protect. i think it is good to see the european union take a lead on operations like this, because it is closer. >> can an organization like out how kind of threats and -- wipe out al quaeda threat in the region? >> we are never going...
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, through the stories of my mother and my grandmother and the story of spain i could be a bridge to unite both cultures both countries. and my tv show on pbs allows me to find that common ground. that's what makes pbs special and unique. i think of pbs as a window to the world. that kind of place where you feel you are part of the story. i want to be part of every possible world that's out there. you will be watching pbs and not only see yourself, but you will be able to see beyond the mirror, and that's when things become really, really amazing. and when you are able to see stories that make you wonder make you think that's what really makes pbs so meaningful. and that's the kind of tv we need to be supporting today. made by mpt to serve all of our diverse communities and is made possible by the generous support of our members. thank you. >> live from maryland public television, this is direct connection with jeff salkin. >> hi, everybody. thanks for tuning in for direct connection. later in the program tonight, new success in collecting child support payments in maryland. we will hear f
, through the stories of my mother and my grandmother and the story of spain i could be a bridge to unite both cultures both countries. and my tv show on pbs allows me to find that common ground. that's what makes pbs special and unique. i think of pbs as a window to the world. that kind of place where you feel you are part of the story. i want to be part of every possible world that's out there. you will be watching pbs and not only see yourself, but you will be able to see beyond the mirror,...